Currys<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
Forget everything else, if you\u2019re going to university then you\u2019re going to need a decent laptop. As a priority, you\u2019ll want one that\u2019s lightweight, to help you carry it around campus, with good battery life, for those long hours in the library, and with a decent amount of storage space, to keep up with the never-ending string of assignments.<\/p>\n
With this in mind, we recommend the Lenovo Yoga 7i \u2013 a 2-in-1 device which doubles as both laptop and tablet. First released in 2022, this gadget comes with 256GB\/8GB RAM and up to 11 hours of battery life. Best of all, it\u2019s now available at Currys for \u00a3100 less.<\/p>\n
Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 Laptop | \u00a3899<\/span> \u00a3799 (save \u00a3100 or 11%) at Currys<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
For more choices, check out the best laptop offers for this month<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Samsung Galaxy Watch6<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"samsung$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Samsung<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
Smartwatches are crucial to modern university life. Not only do you suddenly have to manage your own time, but you\u2019ve also got to take responsibility for your health and nutrition. Enter the Samsung Galaxy Watch6. This device is 18 per cent faster than the previous Samsung smartwatches and is able to monitor your heartrate and fitness with over 90 workouts to choose from. Plus, it\u2019s got a customisable display so you can discretely check your messages during lectures (not that we\u2019d recommend that!).<\/p>\n
This watch was recently unveiled at the Samsung Unpacked event and you can read all about it in out Samsung Galaxy Watch6 release page<\/a>. It\u2019s now available for pre-order and students with a valid Unidays ID can get 10% off.<\/p>\n
Samsung Galaxy Watch6 | \u00a3289<\/span> \u00a3260.10 (save \u00a328.90 or 10%) at Samsung<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Anker Bluetooth Speaker<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"Anker$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Amazon<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
Let\u2019s get this party started with the Anker Soundcore Bluetooth speaker, priced at just \u00a322.99. But don\u2019t for a second think the Anker\u2019s low price means lower quality, because this slick speaker boasts clear stereo sound, a 66ft Bluetooth range and up to 24 hours of battery life. Trust us, this beauty is sure to liven up any pres and\u00a0<\/em>it\u2019s waterproof so you\u2019re safe from spillages.<\/p>\n
Anker Bluetooth Speaker | \u00a331.99<\/span> \u00a322.99 (save \u00a39 or 28%) at Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Ember temperature control mug<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"Ember$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Ember<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
Here at RadioTimes.com<\/strong> we don\u2019t subscribe to the school of thought that every object has to be \u201csmart,\u201d but that doesn\u2019t mean we can\u2019t appreciate innovations like this one. Ember has created the world\u2019s first temperature-controlled mugs. Designed for your home or office, these smart mugs, cups and travel flasks allow you to set the exact temperature of your drink and will keep that temperature for as long as you want. You simply have to download the Ember app and set the temperature with your smartphone \u2013 perfect for those long study nights.<\/p>\n
Buy <\/strong><\/a>Ember Mug\u00b2<\/a> for \u00a3149.95 at Ember<\/strong><\/p>\n
Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling headphones<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"Bose$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Currys<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
If you\u2019re going into halls, do not, we repeat, do not overlook the importance of noise-cancelling headphones. When September comes you\u2019ll be living with at least six new people who will do everything from play football against your door to singing opera at 4am (both real experiences). But you can guarantee yourself a good night\u2019s sleep with these Bose over-ear headphones which come with six external mics to measure and cancel noise. Plus, they have Bluetooth capabilities so you can relax in peace with a playlist or an audiobook.<\/p>\n
Buy Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling headphones for \u00a3189.95 at Currys<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
For the best listening experience, take a look at the best Apple Music offers<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n
HP Deskjet All-in-One Wireless Printer<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"HP$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
HP\/John Lewis<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
Most uni assignments are submitted online these days, but that doesn\u2019t mean you won\u2019t need a printer. So, rather than paying to use the university\u2019s big industrial printers, you can make just one payment of \u00a339.99 and get unlimited use of this HP Deskjet all-in-one. Another smart device, this printer can be controlled from your phone and has all printing, scanning and copying functions.<\/p>\n
Buy HP Deskjet All-in-One Wireless Printer for \u00a339.99 at John Lewis<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Seagate 2TB External Hard Drive<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"Seagate$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
C<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
Keep your files safe with this Seagate 2TB external hard drive, which has a USB lead and up to 5 Gbps. We know it comes with a scary price tag, but an external hard drive is crucial for your peace of mind when it comes to juggling assignments \u2013 especially dissertations.<\/p>\n
Buy Seagate 2TB External Hard Drive for \u00a366.99 at Currys<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Huawei MatePad Paper Tablet<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"Huawei$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Huawei<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
If you\u2019d rather write your notes than type them, then you might want to try a Paper Tablet, like this Huawei MatePad. This device has a full 10.3-inch display that folds into two, and comes with a 2nd generation M-pencil with 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity, meaning it actually feels like you\u2019re writing on paper. The tablet also has a tonne of reading resources and study-related apps and 64 GB of storage.<\/p>\n
Buy Huawei MatePad Paper Tablet for \u00a3449.99 at Huawei<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Tile Trackers<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"Tile$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Tile<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
These handy little gizmos are tile trackers, which can be attached to any keyring, wallet or treasured device. They come in four shapes: Pro, Mate, Slim and Sticker, and can help you find your items no matter how far away they are. With the Tile app (which is compatible with Android and iPhone), you can check where your device is and can even sound an alarm if you\u2019re struggling to find it.<\/p>\n
Buy Tile Trackers from \u00a319.99 at Tile UK<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Belkin Portable Power Bank<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"Belkin$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Argos<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
Although study halls and student unions tend to have an abundance of plug sockets, not every seat will have one. So, to keep you charged up during the long university days, you\u2019ll need this Belkin portable power bank. This 10,000 mAh gadget has three USB ports and provides 40 extra hours of battery life.<\/p>\n
Buy Belkin Portable Power Bank for \u00a319.99 at Argos<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Amazon Kindle Scribe eReader<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"Kindle$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Currys<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
This one is for all the English and humanities students out there, we know the pain of having to lug a dozen text books up a hill on the way to an 9am lecture, so don\u2019t make our mistake. Instead, invest in the Amazon Kind Scribe, which can keep hundreds of novels, text books and essays all in one place. The Kindle Scribe comes with a magnetic pen which allows you to take notes and annotate while reading, plus it\u2019s got a built-in back light so you can use it late into the night.<\/p>\n
Buy Amazon Kindle Scribe eReader for \u00a3329 at Currys<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
We\u2019ve got more discounts in the best Kindle offers<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
TP-Link Wi-Fi Range Extender<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"TP$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Currys<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
When you\u2019re in a shared uni house with anywhere between one and ten other students, the Wi-Fi situation can get a bit strained. So it\u2019s best you go splitsy\u2019s on a Wi-Fi extender like this Tp-Link one from Currys. It works with all Wi-Fi routers and can boost your connection anywhere in the house.<\/p>\n
Buy Tp-Link Wi-Fi Range Extender for \u00a333.99 at Currys<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"Fire$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Amazon<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nYou can have the best movie nights with the Amazon Fire TV Stick, which allows you to access Netflix, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime and more, all in one place. The cheapest of these streaming devices is the Fire Stick Lite, starting at \u00a334.99, but you can find out all about the rest of them in our Amazon Fire Stick deals<\/a> page. But ultimately, all you need to know is that once this baby is plugged into your TV, you\u2019ll have hundreds of shows and movies at your fingertips.<\/p>\n
Buy Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite for \u00a334.99 at Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Phillips Hue Ambience lighting<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\"Philips$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Philips Hue<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
Philips Hue has designed the ultimate smart lights, which can be adjusted for mood, TV watching and even synced to the beat of your music. Want a chilled out evening with your new friends? You could pick the soft Tokyo lighting. Or would you rather a bright party atmosphere? Simply pair the lights to your phone with Bluetooth. The lights can come as a small portable accent light, a tall floor lamp, or a light strip you can tape anywhere around your room.<\/p>\n
Buy Phillips Hue Ambience lighting from \u00a379.99 at Phillips Hue<\/strong><\/a><\/p>
What software do I need for university?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Ultimately, the software you use at university will depend on the nature of your degree. If you\u2019re taking on a design-heavy course, you might need to look into photo editing or graphics software like Photoshop. Or, if you\u2019re planning to spend your days knee-deep in numbers, you\u2019ll definitely need a Spreadsheet programme like Excel or Google Sheets.<\/p>\n
However, there are basics that every uni student will end up using. At the very least you\u2019ll need Microsoft Word (or its equivalents) for your endless pages of lecture notes. And with every degree \u2013whether you like it or not \u2013 there comes a bit of groupwork, in which case you\u2019ll need PowerPoint.<\/p>\n
Below we\u2019ve outlined a few software companies that are bound to come in handy when you\u2019re studying. Here\u2019s a closer look:<\/p>\n
Microsoft 365<\/strong><\/h3>\n
You probably know what Microsoft\u2019s all about by now; a stalwart of computers that\u2019s been around for nearly 50 years and the home of apps like Word, PowerPoint, Excel and (if you went to a British primary school you\u2019ll have a soft spot for this one) Publisher.<\/p>\n
Nowadays, all of these apps (minus Publisher) are collectively known as Microsoft 365. By subscribing to this service, you\u2019ll have your own Microsoft account which gives you unlimited access to Word, PowerPoint and Excel. It also has One Drive for Cloud Storage, Outlook for emails, Clipchamp for video editing and much more.<\/p>\n
The basic Microsoft package for one person costs \u00a35.99 a month or \u00a359.99 a year. With this, you\u2019ll be able to use the apps across five separate devices and will have access to 1TB of cloud storage. However, if you\u2019re planning to share Microsoft with others, their Family package has the best value at \u00a379.99. With this, you get a total of 6TB of storage and up to six people can use it across five devices each.<\/p>\n
Buy Microsoft 365 for \u00a359.99 a year<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Google Workspace<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Again, you probably already know that Google now has its own equivalent to Microsoft. Simply open a Gmail account, and you can have access to a Google Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets and more. Plus a real perk of apps like Google Docs is that other people can live edit a document at the same time as you \u2013 great for group work!<\/p>\n
The best thing about the Google apps is that they\u2019re free. However, if you want to take it a step further you can always invest in Google Workspace. This software is designed with businesses in mind and will link all of your work and communications together into one collaborative space.<\/p>\n
The price of Google Workspace starts at \u00a35 a month and will give you a custom and secure email, 30 GB pooled storage, 100-participant video meetings, Security and management controls. These plans can then increase to \u00a310 and \u00a315 a month for more perks and storage.<\/p>\n
Buy Google Workspace from \u00a35 a month<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Adobe Creative Cloud<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Adobe Creative Cloud is the next step up from the basic notetaking and data collecting apps. In fact, the clue\u2019s in the name \u2013 it\u2019s for creators.<\/p>\n
The software is home to several designing and editing apps such as Photoshop, InDesign and Premiere Pro. With these apps, you can work on everything from games to graphics, making it the perfect investment for the more artistic degrees.<\/p>\n
Overall, Adobe has over 20 Creative Cloud apps across seven categories: Photo, Graphic\/Design, Video, Illustration, Acrobat and PDF, 3D and AR, and Social Media. If you know exactly which category you fall into then, great news, you can buy each app individually.<\/p>\n
Prices vary between each programme with the lowest being \u00a34.98 a month for InCopy (which allows you to make text edits and layout changes while designers work on the same document) and the highest being \u00a323.99 a month for Adobe Stock (which gives you access to millions of Adobe stock images).<\/p>\n
Or, if you want a bit of everything, you can save money by paying \u00a3<\/span>51<\/span>.<\/span>98 a month for the whole Creative Cloud. This gives you access to all apps, as well as 1<\/span>00 GB of cloud storage and step-by-step tutorials. Still not sure? Well you can get a seven day free-trial now and try it out.<\/p>\n
Get Adobe Creative Cloud seven day free-trial<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Tech fans, we\u2019ve got the best DAB radios<\/a> for you to check out, as well as the latest releases from Samsung, like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5<\/a> and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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